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workplace accident
Coverage of workplace accident in the Nexus archive.
- Death toll in massive chemical implosion rises — as officials make terrible admission
A chemical implosion at the Longview plant has resulted in a rising death toll, with officials admitting to a critical error. The incident is being considered one of the deadliest workplace accidents in recent U.S. history.
- Grandma who fell down NYC manhole and died was about to start her overnight shift as cleaner when tragedy struck, stricken family say
A grandmother died after falling down a manhole in New York City while preparing to start her overnight shift as a cleaner. The tragic accident has left her family devastated and raising questions about workplace safety and infrastructure hazards.
- Beloved dad, 28, died in freak chemical plant accident after 1,000-pound piece of machinery came hurtling towards him, stricken family says
A 28-year-old father died in a tragic chemical plant accident when a 1,000-pound piece of machinery struck him. His family described the incident as a freak accident and expressed their grief over his loss.